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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

7 Colleges
$28,530 Avg Salary
$25,187 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health and physical education was ranked 8th in Mississippi. In fact, 1,050 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Mississippi to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi

The following schools top our list of the Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Bachelor's in Health & Physical Education

#1

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

Our analysis found William Carey University to be the best school for health and physical education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Mississippi. William Carey University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from William Carey University carry an average student debtload of $21,377.

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#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mississippi State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed majors at Mississippi State accumulate an average of around $24,626 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $260.

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#3

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from MC carry an average student debtload of $23,488. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $120.

Full Health & Physical Education at Mississippi College Report

#4

University of Mississippi

University, MS

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Mississippi. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $383, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for health and physical education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, phys ed graduates from Southern Miss carry an average student debtload of $23,226. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $163, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health & Physical Education at University of Southern Mississippi Report

#6

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Belhaven University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree health and physical education programs. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

The average amount in student loans that phys ed majors at Belhaven take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,922. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $215, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Mississippi University for Women did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for health and physical education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

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Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health & Physical Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 1,805
Virginia 1,593
North Carolina 2,940
Florida 1,949
Tennessee 2,405
Kentucky 988
South Carolina 1,141
Louisiana 678
Arkansas 854
Alabama 858
West Virginia 1,170

Health & Physical Education is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Recreation Administration 3,122
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 3,106
Outdoor Education 265
Other Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 174

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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